Indonesia Riau Arch. 1 5 10 25 50 sen Set Sukarno MS63 PCGS aluminum coins 1962

This 1962 Indonesia Riau Archipelago complete set of five aluminum coins is an important and highly collectible issue from a unique chapter in Indonesian monetary history. The set includes all denominations issued for the Riau Archipelago currency program: 1 Sen, 5 Sen, 10 Sen, 25 Sen, and 50 Sen. Each coin is certified by PCGS in Mint State 63 condition, offering a matched set with strong eye appeal and historical significance.

The obverse of every coin features a left-facing portrait of President Sukarno, Indonesia’s founding president, wearing his distinctive peci cap. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA” and “SUKARNO.” The reverse displays the denomination—1 SEN, 5 SEN, 10 SEN, 25 SEN, or 50 SEN—within an elegant wreath composed of laurel branches, leaves, and floral elements, with the date 1962 below. The simple yet effective design reflects the practical purpose of the series while emphasizing national identity and political unity.

Issued specifically for use in the Riau Archipelago, these coins represent a fascinating period of regional monetary administration during the early years of the Republic of Indonesia. Sukarno played a central role in shaping the modern Indonesian state, making this series especially meaningful for collectors of Southeast Asian history. Struck in aluminum and preserved in certified MS63 condition, this complete set is a desirable addition to collections of Indonesian coinage, world coin sets, and politically significant numismatic issues.

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